Robert Christy, comp. Proverbs, Maxims and Phrases of All Ages. 1887.
Welcome
As welcome as snow in summer.
As welcome as water in a leaking ship.
As welcome as water in one’s shoe.
Do not out-stay your welcome.
He is as welcome as snow in harvest.
He is as welcome as the first day in Lent.Dutch.
He who brings is welcome.German.
Leave welcome a-hent you.
New come, welcome.German, Danish.
Such a welcome, such a farewell.
They are welcome that bring.
Welcome ever smiles and farewell goes out sighing.Shakespeare.
Welcome is the best cheer.
Welcome is the best dish in the kitchen.
Who comes seldom is welcome.Italian.